Tag: africa south of sahara
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Public sector reforms in Africa and the quest for democratic developmentalism in Africa
Abstract: Subjects include: (1) pitfalls of decentralization reforms in Uganda (2) prospects for improved service delivery in Uganda (3) privatization of water and sanitation services in Kenya. Author(s): Edigheji, Omano Source(s): , Africa development; vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) , ill., tabs Africa development vol. 33, no. 4 (special issue) Published: 2008 Council for…
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Decentralised service delivery in east Africa : a comparative study of Uganda, Tanzania and Kenya
Abstract: Author(s): JICA Source(s): , IIC JR; 07-23 xl, 222 p., ill., graphs, tabs IIC JR 07-23 Published: 2008 Japan international cooperation agency (JICA). Institute for international cooperation (IIC), Tokyo (English ISBN/ISSN: 4-903645-56-8/ Link: http://jica-ri.jica.go.jp/IFIC_and_JBICI-Studies/english/publications/reports/study/topical/africa/pdf/002.pdf
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Reviews of decentralisation and/or subnational government support programmes
Abstract: Recent donor and aid agency reviews of decentralization and sub-national government support programmes are analysed, particularly those that identify lessons learnt, and make policy recommendations for future support. Author(s): Mcloughlin, Claire; Conyers, Diana Source(s): , Helpdesk research report; [HD561] 12:00 PM Helpdesk research report [HD561] Published: 2008 University of Birmingham]. Governance and social development…
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Land governance: building trust : a training programme on transparency in land administration : substantive training report
Abstract: During 2007-2008, a three-day curriculum on transparency in land administration was developed and delivered in four regions in Sub- Saharan Africa: Ghana, Namibia, Tanzania, and Senegal. Subjects included participation, innovation, ethics, and dispute resolution. Author(s): UN-Habitat; UNU; Universiteit Twente Source(s): , 57 p., ill., tabs Published: 2008 University of Twente. International institute for geo-information…
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Land management information systems in the knowledge economy : discussion and guiding principles for Africa
Abstract: A symposium on land information management (LIM) systems in Africa was held in Addis Adaba in December, 2006. Papers included: (1) the status of the cadaster in Nigeria; (2) LIM, e-readiness, and the knowledge economy; and (3) facilitating pro-poor land management and land administration. Author(s): UNECA Source(s): , x, 294 p., ill., graphs, maps,…
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Durban seminar focuses on participatory budgeting : participatory budgeting in Uganda hailed
Abstract: An overview of a seminar on participatory budgeting was that held in Durban, South Africa, in March 2008 is presented. The outputs for the seminar included the launching of the Africa-Latin America Mutual Learning Initiative on Participatory Budgeting and project proposals on peer-to-peer learning. Author(s): Matovu, George Source(s): , Local government perspectives : promoting…
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Why has decentralization failed in Africa? : assessing the lessons of self-organized, local governance initiatives
Abstract: This conference paper considers several instances of locally initiated, self-organized efforts which were based on collective action, analyses how and why these were successful, and explores possible insights into the generally disappointing performance of decentralization reforms in Africa. Author(s): Wunsch, James S. Source(s): , [42] p. draft Published: 2008 Indiana university], [Bloomington, IN (English…